On the evening of December 9th, at the Ho Guom Theater, the Hanoi Singing Contest 2025 concluded with an emotional final ranking night featuring 15 contestants.
In the final round, Gia Linh presented two performances: "Bong Lai" and "Thu Ha Noi ". "Bong Lai" is a song closely associated with the Head of the Judging Panel (People's Artist Quang Vinh) and was previously performed successfully by singer Anh Tho.
Performing this song in front of a judging panel comprised of seasoned veterans such as People's Artist Quang Vinh, Major General - musician Duc Trinh, People's Artist Quoc Hung, People's Artist Tan Minh, People's Artist Ha Thuy, People's Artist Mai Hoa, Meritorious Artist Dang Duong, singer Anh Tho… was no small challenge for the 16-year-old girl.
Gia Linh shone brightly in the final night of the Hanoi Singing Contest 2025 (Photo: Provided by the subject).
Gia Linh admitted that she felt pressure from the very first moments she stepped onto the stage. The overwhelming "shadow" of the artists who came before her forced her to work much harder to find her own unique mark in her performance style.
Although her performance wasn't as polished as in rehearsals, the student convinced the judges with her refined technique, the softness of her vocal embellishments, and especially her willingness to challenge herself.
With "Letter from Hanoi ," Gia Linh also moved listeners with her simple, clear, and warm voice.
Gia Linh overcame the pressure to command the stage (Photo: Provided by the subject).
As a result, Gia Linh won second prize in the folk style category. First prize went to two contestants in the classical and light music categories: Nguyen Phuong Anh and Nguyen Thuy Hai Anh. The grand prize was awarded to Dao Le Phuong Chi.
In the preliminary round before the final ranking night, Gia Linh also attracted attention with the song "Carrying Mother to Heaven ". Meritorious Artist To Nga commented that she was "meticulous in every lyric" and possessed a confident stage presence that made it "impossible to take her eyes off her".
People's Artist Quang Vinh also expressed his admiration for the 16-year-old female student, saying, "She has a young voice but knows how to breathe life into a work that demands subtlety."
Gia Linh received second prize in the folk style category (Photo: Provided by the subject).
Nguyen Gia Linh was born in 2009 in Ninh Binh . Before attending the Vietnam National Academy of Music, she was the top-scoring student in the entrance exam at the Hanoi College of Arts.
Despite her young age, Gia Linh already boasts an impressive list of achievements: the Red Phoenix Flower Singing Award, the Ninh Binh Province Child Talent Star, and a gold medal at the National Talent Festival...
Sharing her thoughts after receiving the award, Gia Linh said: “ The Hanoi Singing Contest 2025 will be an important milestone in my artistic journey, where I find faith, recognition, and motivation to continue pursuing the folk style that I love so much.”
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giai-tri/nu-sinh-16-tuoi-hat-nhac-dan-gian-gianh-giai-nhi-tieng-hat-ha-noi-2025-20251210163532706.htm
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